Vanilla Mafia - [MELTED]

[Epignosis]

Improper usage of the word "literally" is literally the point of that tendency. I won't say that it is a clever or interesting thing for people to do so, but to render *corrections* is to miss the social queues underlying the trend. The appeal is drawn from that inaccuracy: even when something is not a literal truth, proclaiming that it is a literal truth anyway adds emphasis and levity.

Nah. Nobody thinks about it that hard to make it a "point."

sprityo is bad. I'll see you gang tomorrow.

No he isn't. You are though.

[nutella]

Improper usage of the word "literally" is literally the point of that tendency. I won't say that it is a clever or interesting thing for people to do so, but to render *corrections* is to miss the social queues underlying the trend. The appeal is drawn from that inaccuracy: even when something is not a literal truth, proclaiming that it is a literal truth anyway adds emphasis and levity.

Nah. Nobody thinks about it that hard to make it a "point."

sprityo is bad. I'll see you gang tomorrow.

No he isn't. You are though.

What are you even talking about? It is absolutely used for emphasis and I don't understand how you can argue otherwise.

Anyway does someone have the stats on sprityo self-voting with alignment?

[Epignosis]

Improper usage of the word "literally" is literally the point of that tendency. I won't say that it is a clever or interesting thing for people to do so, but to render *corrections* is to miss the social queues underlying the trend. The appeal is drawn from that inaccuracy: even when something is not a literal truth, proclaiming that it is a literal truth anyway adds emphasis and levity.

Nah. Nobody thinks about it that hard to make it a "point."

sprityo is bad. I'll see you gang tomorrow.

No he isn't. You are though.

What are you even talking about? It is absolutely used for emphasis and I don't understand how you can argue otherwise.

Anyway does someone have the stats on sprityo self-voting with alignment?

I didn't say nobody uses it for emphasis. I said nobody thinks about it that hard to make a linguistic point.

I communicate clearly. Some people don't listen well.

[Sloonei]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

[Epignosis]

Also: Determinism is to Free Will as Prescriptivism is to Descriptivism.

[Epignosis]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

Give me an example of a not-too-casual joke in this scenario.

[JaggedJimmyJay]

I said nobody thinks about it that hard to make a linguistic point.

I didn't say that anyone does that. I would rather argue about this than play Mafia frankly.

There is no need for a person to make a conscious decision at the moment of speech I am going to say "literally" in a context where it would not be accurate because I desire to add emphasis and levity to my commentary. Instead, it is a trend stemming from habit with origins in that purpose. I would wager that nearly everyone who uses the term incorrectly is well aware that the topic in question is not truly "literal" if pressed. To issue corrections is therefore a waste of everyone's time and serves no greater purpose. Yes, thank you for that, I don't give a shit, I said what I said, these commas are also incorrect, I don't give a shit about that either. "Could care less" is much the same phenomenon, and while that one drives me nuts, it's just as silly to cram corrections into a discussion when a proper interpretation was already achieved.

Linguistic precision is only useful in a world where communicators can interpret inflections, tones, and intentions.

Now, if the dialogue involves English as something other than a first language, then there's a purpose.

[WaywardSon]

There's only one MM around here, and it ain't MafiaMenance.

Thats what hes called where he plays for short.

[WaywardSon]

There's only one MM around here, and it ain't MafiaMenance.

I was just looking at his profile this morning, he hasn’t been on since November

I would poke him but I dont want to break a rule.

[ColinIsCool]

There's only one MM around here, and it ain't MafiaMenance.

I was just looking at his profile this morning, he hasn’t been on since November

I would poke him but I dont want to break a rule.

He’s referring to another user here. If you have a means of contacting MafiaMenace, though, I’d allow you to give a nudge.

[Epignosis]

I said nobody thinks about it that hard to make a linguistic point.

I didn't say that anyone does that. I would rather argue about this than play Mafia frankly.

There is no need for a person to make a conscious decision at the moment of speech I am going to say "literally" in a context where it would not be accurate because I desire to add emphasis and levity to my commentary. Instead, it is a trend stemming from habit with origins in that purpose. I would wager that nearly everyone who uses the term incorrectly is well aware that the topic in question is not truly "literal" if pressed. To issue corrections is therefore a waste of everyone's time and serves no greater purpose. Yes, thank you for that, I don't give a shit, I said what I said, these commas are also incorrect, I don't give a shit about that either. "Could care less" is much the same phenomenon, and while that one drives me nuts, it's just as silly to cram corrections into a discussion when a proper interpretation was already achieved.

Linguistic precision is only useful in a world where communicators can interpret inflections, tones, and intentions.

Now, if the dialogue involves English as something other than a first language, then there's a purpose.

I agree with none of that.

People who misuse words on a regular basis often cannot tell you what the word's literal meaning is. That's why they misuse words. If we want to throw "literally" into the trash can of slang, fine. It's in that bin that words often means the opposite of what they literally mean. Cool and hot can be synonymous in the trash bin of slang.

Not even James Joyce escapes my criticism:

Lily, the caretaker's daughter, was literally run off her feet.

My problem lies in people misusing words and being baffled that they were misunderstood. That's a big problem, and they often blame the other party for it, and in the worst scenarios, I've seen fights, simply because of linguistic ignorance. Hell, I've been accused of racism because I asked if anybody knew what "ignorant" meant, and someone said, "I don't know what that means, but I know it's something you do not call a black person." The irony.

I can't tolerate that shit.

The danger in this should be apparent: If others can use words as they please and those who correct them are vilified, then the former remain ignorant, and have license to impose their definitions in other contexts.

Don't think this is a problem?

Read any English version of the Bible.

[nutella]

Yeah what Jay said. People don't meticulously plan natural speech. And in casual writing it is true to an extent as well. Also idk what your point about determinism is but I am all about free will as well as descriptivism so.. sure?

[Epignosis]

Yeah what Jay said. People don't meticulously plan natural speech. And in casual writing it is true to an extent as well. Also idk what your point about determinism is but I am all about free will as well as descriptivism so.. sure?

Then you're all about presceiptivism and determinism as well, is my point.

But I don't want to upset all this mafia hunting we've got going on here, so I'm going to give it arrest.

I can say arrest because it means what I want it to mean.

[sprityo]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

i accidently voted instead of looking at votes so now i cant leave my vote on (host/non) now can I?

[nutella]

Anyway if your argument is that kids these days literally don't know the traditional definition of "literally" then I think you're the one who doesn't know what you're talking about.

[nutella]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

i accidently voted instead of looking at votes so now i cant leave my vote on (host/non) now can I?

You accidentally voted for yourself?

[Epignosis]

Anyway if your argument is that kids these days literally don't know the traditional definition of "literally" then I think you're the one who doesn't know what you're talking about.

"Kids these days"

"Grown ass people"

Same sorry ass conversational skills.

[sprityo]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

i accidently voted instead of looking at votes so now i cant leave my vote on (host/non) now can I?

You accidentally voted for yourself?

no i voted host/non. that's what i just said

[Sloonei]

What have I done?

[nutella]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

i accidently voted instead of looking at votes so now i cant leave my vote on (host/non) now can I?

You accidentally voted for yourself?

no i voted host/non. that's what i just said

What

[Epignosis]

What have I done?

Literally destroyed the thread.

I'm done. I won't talk any further about any of this shit.

What would you like to talk about?

[Sloonei]

What have I done?

Literally destroyed the thread.

I'm done. I won't talk any further about any of this shit.

What would you like to talk about?

I think you called Jay bad earlier. What’s the deal with that?

[sprityo]

well taking the time to sit down and read all three pages has really enlightened me to the "progress we're making"

1. sloonei wants to ride my ass like im a carousel ride apparently. grasp at some more straws buddy
2. "literally" no one cares
3. Jay is a fuck approximately mountain sized.

like, how many times do i gotta freaking tell you people my jokes are not relevant in any sense. and it's one of my biggest peeves to get voted for it. second only to " *votes sprityo with no context* "

have fun with a literally dead thread.


anyone want to be intelligent or are we gonna hold our metaphorical dicks in our hands until we decide to last second lynch someone?

[sprityo]

yknow what pal, ill give you a vote sloonei since voting for myself instead of the not allowed option is "gross"

[nutella]

yknow what pal, ill give you a vote sloonei since voting for myself instead of the not allowed option is "gross"

Wait, I'm the one who said "gross"

[nutella]

Sprit you are confusing me right and left. But I'm not sure if your angry burst here is more indicative of your civ nature or your bad nature.

[sprityo]

yknow what pal, ill give you a vote sloonei since voting for myself instead of the not allowed option is "gross"

Wait, I'm the one who said "gross"

stupid fucking blue names

fuck you chocolate jar

im gonna peace out before i make a mountain of fucks


point still stands, sloonei votes me for bs, jay votes me for no reason, nutella says im gross

[nutella]

Also I don't think you ever responded to Sloonei's initial accusation that you were preemptively excusing low participation.

[nutella]

yknow what pal, ill give you a vote sloonei since voting for myself instead of the not allowed option is "gross"

Wait, I'm the one who said "gross"

stupid fucking blue names

fuck you chocolate jar

im gonna peace out before i make a mountain of fucks


point still stands, sloonei votes me for bs, jay votes me for no reason, nutella says im gross

Wow ok

[sabie12]

[VOTE: sprityo] aubergine

Let’s hope I don’t implode from playing two games at once because I’m a monkey brained fool.

Also Texas

Pre-emptive excuse for lack of participation. This man puts flavorful toppings on his ice cream.

Ice cream is a delicate thing that shouldn’t be blasphemies by toppings

The only acceptable one it a shake with oreos

i dunno about the self-vote, but I flung some poo flavored yogurt at sprityo and he responded with a too-casual joke that I didn’t like much.

i accidently voted instead of looking at votes so now i cant leave my vote on (host/non) now can I?

You accidentally voted for yourself?

no i voted host/non. that's what i just said

Just curious why did you want to vote host/non option? Are you saying the host killed himself?


I'm refraining from even commenting regarding the "literally" related conversation.

[Epignosis]

What have I done?

Literally destroyed the thread.

I'm done. I won't talk any further about any of this shit.

What would you like to talk about?

I think you called Jay bad earlier. What’s the deal with that?

Number three: I'm voting for JaggedJimmyJay.

Let us know why, when you have time. I’m going to cook dinner and take stock of everything after the kids are in bed. You know, because we have that wonderful extra 24 hours to utilize.

No reason.

[Sloonei]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

[Elohcin]

[VOTE: g-man] aubergine That is bullshit and you know it

Mister "I-read-the-entire-dictionary" over here calling someone out for using a sense of a word that is literally in the dictionary. How much faker can it get??

LOL, I was busting his balls after all the over-analyzing he did at the beginning of A World Asunder. I was fishing for a reaction out of Sloonei but you gave me something even better to analyze.

So, would baddie nutella:

A) try to capitalize on the first person to throw shade for flimsy reasons in an attempt to start an early mislynch train?

B) attempt to buddy an oftentimes supertown Sloonei to get in his good graces while also setting him up to look bad if she were to flip mafia based on her swift rush to defend him?

C) both A and B?


Would civvie nutella:

A) be prone to such a swift overreaction to a fishing attempt (that didn’t even result in a vote) based on her background in linguistics?

B) have a cooler, more level-headed approach to Day 1?

C and B

@nutella - Pancake is skinhead lit obey utter damned tuners.

[Epignosis]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

What'd he do? Make a joke?

Fuck outta here.

[Epignosis]

@nutella - Pancake is skinhead lit obey utter damned tuners.

Equal obey monograms.

[nutella]

@nutella - Pancake is skinhead lit obey utter damned tuners.

Equal obey monograms.

Hey take it to the bedroom you perverts.

[nutella]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

The one and only? I'd disagree with that assertion. You, G-Man, Jay, Epi, and myself have all produced game-relevant content.

[reywaS]

Yeah what Jay said. People don't meticulously plan natural speech. And in casual writing it is true to an extent as well. Also idk what your point about determinism is but I am all about free will as well as descriptivism so.. sure?

Then you're all about presceiptivism and determinism as well, is my point.

But I don't want to upset all this mafia hunting we've got going on here, so I'm going to give it arrest.

I can say arrest because it means what I want it to mean.

[reywaS]

[Epignosis]

"Above is a guide on how to motorboat Kim Kardashian."

[reywaS]

well taking the time to sit down and read all three pages has really enlightened me to the "progress we're making"

1. sloonei wants to ride my ass like im a carousel ride apparently. grasp at some more straws buddy
2. "literally" no one cares
3. Jay is a fuck approximately mountain sized.

like, how many times do i gotta freaking tell you people my jokes are not relevant in any sense. and it's one of my biggest peeves to get voted for it. second only to " *votes sprityo with no context* "

have fun with a literally dead thread.


anyone want to be intelligent or are we gonna hold our metaphorical dicks in our hands until we decide to last second lynch someone?

[reywaS]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

The one and only? I'd disagree with that assertion. You, G-Man, Jay, Epi, and myself have all produced game-relevant content.

[reywaS]

"Above is a guide on how to motorboat Kim Kardashian."

[Sloonei]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

What'd he do? Make a joke?

Fuck outta here.

I give this answer an F.

[Epignosis]

What do we all think of sprityo then? He’s the one person who’d done something actually worth talking about in a mafia context.

What'd he do? Make a joke?

Fuck outta here.

I give this answer an F.

I don't give a F.

[Sloonei]

[VOTE: Epignosis] aubergine

[G-Man]

Looks like a fair portion of last night’s discussion should have literally been in Off-Topic Green.

Though I must say that it was a fantastic read. Coincidentally (because using ‘ironically’ would be inappropriate), my wife’s school district has this One District, One Book program going, where all the elementary schools read the same book. Right now, they’re reading Frindle, in which a smart aleck kid rebels against his strict, dictionary-loving English Language Arts teacher by creating a new word for ‘pen’ and getting his classmates to go along with it despite the protestations of said teacher.

I’ll take stock in what the thread has produced and get back to you this afternoon. Anyone have a player list with ISO links? I can’t/don’t know how to generate one while phone posting.

[ColinIsCool]

I’ll be on my phone throughout today, but I’ll attempt to generate ISO links anyway.

[MafiaMenace]

checking in so i dont get replaced
my b

[WaywardSon]

There's only one MM around here, and it ain't MafiaMenance.

I was just looking at his profile this morning, he hasn’t been on since November

I would poke him but I dont want to break a rule.

He’s referring to another user here. If you have a means of contacting MafiaMenace, though, I’d allow you to give a nudge.

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